Slate Technology
Technology coverage from across the Slate Podcast network
276
ICYMI: Who TF Did Reesa Teesa Marry?
We break down the 52-part TikTok series starring an Atlanta woman who was trapped, bamboozled and chronically scammed by her ex-husband
50 min
277
What Next TBD: The Coasts are Sinking
As sea levels rise, the ground below us sinks.
16 min
278
ICYMI: Inside the Internet’s Hottest—and Messie...
Recent blockbuster interviews with legendary comedians Mo’Nique and Katt Williams have sent the internet into a tizzy.
45 min
279
What Next: Why a Hi-Tech Gun Safety Tool Isn’t ...
New technology, same problems.
20 min
280
What Next TBD: Apple Vision Pro: The Ultimate S...
When you look through these smart goggles, they look back—and can tell what you’re seeing.
25 min
281
ICYMI: The Turbulence of Air Force Taylor
Plus, why food influencer Emily Mariko got backlash for selling a $120 tote bag
44 min
282
A Word: Ghost in the Medical Machine
Artificial Intelligence plays a growing role in health care. Is medical racism growing with it?
23 min
283
What Next TBD: Warfare Enters the A.I. Era
How an invasion became an innovation hub for private tech companies - and the future of war.
24 min
284
Decoder Ring: Why Do So Many Coffee Shops Look ...
Algorithms are shaping our world, even down to latte art.
29 min
285
ICYMI: The State of Dating Apps
Gen Z, AI and IRL meet-cutes are driving the next disruption in dating app culture
37 min
286
What Next TBD: Breaking Up with Dating Apps
You can’t put a price on love—or your user base will swipe left on you.
22 min
287
ICYMI: The Terminally Ill Influencers Posting T...
A new genre of content creators raises familiar questions around agency and voyeurism.
37 min
288
What Next TBD: The NFL’s Concussion Settlement ...
Nearly a decade after a “landmark” settlement, former players are still struggling to get the help they’re ostensibly entitled to.
26 min
289
ICYMI: Was TikTok Silent or Silenced?
Why Universal Music Group pulled their catalog from TikTok and created a lose-lose situation for everyone involved
32 min
290
What Next TBD: Streaming Is Cable Now
The ad-free binge wasn’t the future, turns out, and now it’s gone.
27 min
291
Slate Money: Why Musk Lost $56 Billion
The Money team discusses Tesla’s struck-down compensation package, the downfall of 23andMe, and art dealer Sotheby’s auction house shakeup.
40 min
292
ICYMI: Paloma Diamond Is TikTok’s Favorite Osca...
How a satirical parody about Hollywood actors turned a New Zealand teacher into a comedic star
29 min
293
What Next TBD: The Taylor Swift Deepfake Saga
If you don’t have a Swiftie-sized fan base to moderate the internet for you, good luck.
23 min
294
ICYMI: Nicki Minaj’s 72-Hour Spiral
The internet history of Nicki Minaj’s beef with Megan Thee Stallion
36 min
295
What Next TBD: Why Is Everybody Sick?
No, you're not imagining it.
19 min
296
ICYMI: Why YouTube Loves Video Essays
How longform, academic-leaning rants are finding success in a shortform digital landscape
30 min
297
What Next TBD: Are You Ready for the A.I. Elect...
Don’t trust your ears; just count the fingers.
22 min
298
ICYMI: The TikTok Joy of Mychal the Librarian
How Mychal Threets turned a mean comment into a moment of resilience for library kids everywhere
29 min
299
What Next TBD: Have Algorithms Ruined Our Culture?
"Filterworld" makes the case that algorithms, not people, decide what we like.
32 min
300
ICYMI: Stanley, Josh and Tunnel Girl
Why giant cups, oddly-named wine and rogue tunnels are making the rounds online
33 min